Mitsubishi FX2NC-485ADP User manual

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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
FX Series Computer Link
Driver
1 System Configuration.......................................................................................................3
2 Selection of External Device............................................................................................7
3 Example of Communication Setting.................................................................................8
4 Setup Items....................................................................................................................15
5 Cable Diagram...............................................................................................................20
6 Supported Device...........................................................................................................35
7 Device Code and Address Code....................................................................................37
8 Error Messages..............................................................................................................38

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GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual 2
Introduction
This manual describes how to connect Display and External Device (target PLC).
In this manual, the connection procedure will be described by following the below sections:
1System Configuration
This section shows the types of External
Device which can be connected and SIO
type.
)"1 System Configuration" (page 3)
2Selection of External Device
Select a model (series) of the External
Device to be connected and connection
method
)"2 Selection of External Device" (page 7)
3Example of Communication Settings
This section shows setting examples for
communicating between the display and
the External Device.
)"3 Example of Communication Setting"
(page 8)
4Setup Items
This section describes communication
setup items on the display.
Set communication settings of Display
with GP-Pro Ex or in off-line mode.
)"4 Setup Items" (page 15)
5)"5 Cable Diagram" (page 20)
Operation
Cable Diagram
This section shows cables and adapters
for connecting the display and the External
Device.

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1 System Configuration
The system configuration in the case when the External Device of Mitsubishi Electric Corp. and the display are
connected is shown.
Series CPU Link I/F*1 SIO Type Setting Example Cable Diagram
FX
Series
FX0N *2
FX1NC
FX2NC
FX0N-232ADP RS232C Setting Example 1
(page 8) Cable Diagram 2 (page 21)
FX2NC-232ADP RS232C Setting Example 1
(page 8) Cable Diagram 1 (page 20)
FX0N-485ADP,
FX2NC-485ADP
RS422/485
(4wire) Setting Example 3 (page 13) Cable Diagram 3 (page 22)
RS422/485
(2wire) Setting Example 2 (page 11) Cable Diagram 4 (page 27)
FX1S
FX1N
FX1N-232-BD,
FX2NC-232ADP+FX1N-CNV-BD RS232C Setting Example 1 (page 8) Cable Diagram 1 (page 20)
FX0N-232ADP+FX1N-CNV-BD RS232C Setting Example 1
(page 8) Cable Diagram 2 (page 21)
FX1N-485-BD,
FX0N-485ADP+FX1N-CNV-BD,
FX2NC-485ADP+FX1N-CNV-BD
RS422/485
(4wire) Setting Example 3 (page 13) Cable Diagram 3 (page 22)
RS422/485
(2wire) Setting Example 2 (page 11) Cable Diagram 4 (page 27)
FX2N *3
FX2N-232-BD,
FX2NC-232ADP+FX2N-CNV-BD RS232C Setting Example 1 (page 8) Cable Diagram 1 (page 20)
FX0N-232ADP+FX2N-CNV-BD RS232C Setting Example 1
(page 8) Cable Diagram 2 (page 21)
FX2N-485-BD,
FX0N-485ADP+FX2N-CNV-BD,
FX2NC-485ADP+FX2N-CNV-BD
RS422/485
(4wire) Setting Example 3 (page 13) Cable Diagram 3 (page 22)
RS422/485
(2wire) Setting Example 2 (page 11) Cable Diagram 4 (page 27)
FX3UC-
32MT-
LT(-2) *4
FX3U *4
*When using channel 1 (Ch1)
FX3U-232-BD,
FX3U-232ADP+FX3U-CNV-BD
*When using channel 2 (Ch2)
FX3U-232ADP+FX3U--BD,
FX3U-232ADP*5 +FX3U-ADP
+FX3U-CNV-BD
RS232C Setting Example 1
(page 8) Cable Diagram 1 (page 20)
*When using channel 1 (Ch1)
FX3U-485-BD,
FX3U-485ADP+FX3U-CNV-BD
*When using channel 2 (Ch2)
FX3U-485ADP+FX3U--BD,
FX3U-485ADP*6 +FX3U-ADP
+FX3U-CNV-BD
RS422/485
(4wire) Setting Example 3 (page 13) Cable Diagram 3 (page 22)
RS422/485
(2wire) Setting Example 2 (page 11) Cable Diagram 4 (page 27)

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FX
Series
FX3UC
(D,DSS)
*When using channel 1 (Ch1)
FX3U-232ADP
*When using channel 2 (Ch2)
FX3U-232ADP*5+FX3U-ADP
RS232C Setting Example 1
(page 8) Cable Diagram 1 (page 20)
*When using channel 1 (Ch1)
FX3U-485ADP
*When using channel 2 (Ch2)
FX3U-485ADP*6+FX3U-ADP
RS422/485
(4wire) Setting Example 3 (page 13) Cable Diagram 3 (page 22)
RS422/485
(2wire) Setting Example 2 (page 11) Cable Diagram 4 (page 27)
FX3G
(14,24
points
type)
FX3G-232-BD,
FX3U-232ADP+ FX3G-CNV-ADP RS232C Setting Example 1 (page 8) Cable Diagram 1 (page 20)
FX3G-485-BD,
FX3U-485ADP+FX3G-CNV-ADP
RS422/485
(4wire) Setting Example 3 (page 13) Cable Diagram 3 (page 22)
RS422/485
(2wire) Setting Example 2 (page 11) Cable Diagram 4 (page 27)
FX3G
(40,60
points
type)*4
*When using channel 1 (Ch1)
FX3G-232-BD (When connecting to
Connector 1 for optional units),
FX3U-232ADP+FX3G-CNV-ADP
*When using channel 2 (Ch2)
FX3G-232-BD (When connecting to
Connector 2 for optional units),
FX3U-232ADP*5+FX3U-ADP
+FX3G-CNV-ADP
RS232C Setting Example 1
(page 8) Cable Diagram 1 (page 20)
*When using channel 1 (Ch1)
FX3G-485-BD (When connecting to
Connector 1 for optional units),
FX3U-485ADP+FX3G-CNV-ADP
*When using channel 2 (Ch2)
FX3G-485-BD (When connecting to
Connector 2 for optional units),
FX3U-485ADP*6+FX3U-ADP
+FX3G-CNV-ADP
RS422/485
(4wire) Setting Example 3 (page 13) Cable Diagram 3 (page 22)
RS422/485
(2wire) Setting Example 2 (page 11) Cable Diagram 4 (page 27)
*1 Any of 232, 422, 485 and USB is shown in .
Either of 232 or 485 is shown in .
*2 System version 1.20 or higher for External Device is required. You can monitor the special register D8001 to check
the system version for External Device. Please refer to the manual of External Device for more details.
*3 System version 1.06 or higher for External Device is required. You can monitor the special register D8001 to check
the system version for External Device. Please refer to the manual of External Device for more details.
*4 Simultaneous communication of Ch1 and Ch2 is available.
*5 FX3U-232ADP is assigned to Ch2.
*6 FX3U-485ADP is assigned to Ch2.
Series CPU Link I/F*1 SIO Type Setting Example Cable Diagram

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IPC COM Port
When connecting IPC with an External Device, the COM port used depends on the series and SIO type. Please
refer to the IPC manual for details.
Usable port
DIP switch setting: RS-232C
Series Usable Port
RS-232C RS-422/485(4 wire) RS-422/485(2 wire)
PS-2000B COM1*1 , COM2,
COM3*1, COM4
*1 The RI/5V can be switched. Use the IPC’s switch to change if necessary.
--
PS-3450A, PS-3451A,
PS3000-BA, PS3001-BD COM1, COM2*1*2 COM2*1*2 COM2*1*2
PS-3650A, PS-3651A COM1*1 --
PS-3700A (Pentium®4-M)
PS-3710A COM1*1, COM2*1,
COM3*2 , COM4
*2 Set up the SIO type with the DIP switch. Please set up as follows according to SIO type to be used.
COM3*2 COM3*2
PS-3711A COM1*1, COM2*2 COM2*2 COM2*2
PL-3000B, PL-3600T,
PL-3600K, PL-3700T,
PL-3700K, PL-3900T
COM1*1*2, COM2*1,
COM3, COM4 COM1*1*2 COM1*1*2
DIP switch Setting Description
1OFF
*1
*1 When using PS-3450A, PS-3451A, PS3000-BA and PS3001-BD, turn ON the set value.
Reserved (always OFF)
2OFF
SIO type: RS-232C
3OFF
4 OFF Output mode of SD (TXD) data: Always output
5 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to SD (TXD): None
6 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to RD (RXD): None
7 OFF Short-circuit of SDA (TXA) and RDA (RXA): Not available
8 OFF Short-circuit of SDB (TXB) and RDB (RXB): Not available
9OFF
RS (RTS) Auto control mode: Disabled
10 OFF

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DIP switch setting: RS-422/485 (4 wire)
DIP switch setting: RS-422/485 (2 wire)
DIP switch Setting Description
1 OFF Reserved (always OFF)
2ON
SIO type: RS-422/485
3ON
4 OFF Output mode of SD (TXD) data: Always output
5 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to SD (TXD): None
6 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to RD (RXD): None
7 OFF Short-circuit of SDA (TXA) and RDA (RXA): Not available
8 OFF Short-circuit of SDB (TXB) and RDB (RXB): Not available
9OFF
RS (RTS) Auto control mode: Disabled
10 OFF
DIP switch Setting Description
1 OFF Reserved (always OFF)
2ON
SIO type: RS-422/485
3ON
4 OFF Output mode of SD (TXD) data: Always output
5 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to SD (TXD): None
6 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to RD (RXD): None
7 ON Short-circuit of SDA (TXA) and RDA (RXA): Available
8 ON Short-circuit of SDB (TXB) and RDB (RXB): Available
9ON
RS (RTS) Auto control mode: Enabled
10 ON

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2 Selection of External Device
Select the External Device to be connected to the Display.
Setup Items Setup Description
Maker Select the maker of External Device to be connected. Select "Mitsubishi Electric
Corporation".
Series
Select a model (series) of External Device to be connected and connection method.
Select "FX Series Computer Link".
Check External Device which can be connected in "FX Series Computer Link" in
system configuration.
)"1 System Configuration" (page 3)
Use System Area
Check this option when you synchronize the system data area of Display and the device
(memory) of External Device. When synchronized, you can use the ladder program of
External Device to switch the display or display the window on the display.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "Appendix 1.4 LS Area (Direct Access
Method)"
This can also be set in GP-Pro EX or in the Display's off-line mode.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "5.17.6 [System Settings] Setting Guide,
[Display Unit] Settings Guide, System Area Settings"
Cf. Maintenance/Troubleshooting Manual "2.15.1 Settings common to all
Display models, [Main Unit Settings] Settings Guide, System Area
Settings"
Port Select the Display port to be connected to the External Device.

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3 Example of Communication Setting
Examples of communication settings of the display and the External Device, recommended by Pro-face, are
shown.
When you use the FX Series, use GP-Pro EX and the ladder software to set as below.
3.1 Setting Example 1
Setting of GP-Pro EX
Communication Settings
To display the setting screen, select [Device/PLC Settings ] from [System setting window] in workspace.

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Device Setting
To display the setting screen, click ([Setting]) of External Device you want to set from [Device-Specific
Settings] of [Device/PLC Settings ].
When you connect multiple External Devices, click from [Device-Specific Settings] of [Device/PLC Settings]
to add another External Device.

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Setting of External Device
Setting of External Device includes the setting with parameter and the setting by writing data to the special data
register.
Setting with parameter
Double-click [PC parameter] from [Parameter] in the tree view of the ladder software to display the [FX
parameter] dialog box.
Click the [PC system settings (2)] tab for communication settings.
Setup items and description are shown below.
Setting by writing data to the special data register
Write data to the data register of External Device. After writing, turn the power of External Device from OFF to
ON.
Write destination data register and write data are shown below.
• FX0N does not support the setting with parameter. Select the setting by writing data to the
special data register.
Setup Items Setup Description
CH*1
*1 Setting only for FX3UC, FX3U and FX3G.
CH1 or CH2
Protocol Protocol communication only
Data Length 7
Parity Even
Stop Bit 2
Line Speed Match with the speed of Display
Header None
Terminator None
H/W Type Normal/RS232C
Sum Check Added
Control method Form 4
Timeout 1
• When using the FX0N Series, turn ON M8120 for keeping communication settings before
turning power from OFF to ON.
Write Destination Data Register Write data
CH1 of FX3UC, FX3U, FX3G and
FX Series except above CH2 of FX3UC, FX3U and FX3G
D8120 D8420 0xE89E
D8121 D8421 0
D8129 D8429 1